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Trusted Cremation Services in Thayer

  • Family owned and operated for over two decades
  • Compassionate community service close to home
  • Heritage cremation serves all faiths
  • Simple - Affordable - Dignified
  • 24 hour-a-day availability
  • Only $695 - $1395

Cremation Services Include

  • Transportation of the deceased to the crematory
  • Obtaining certified copies of death certificate
  • Assistance in filing for VA & Social Security Benefits
  • Rigid container (for the return of the cremated remains)
Only $695 - $1395

Package Pricing does not include: cash advance items, state fees for permits, certified copies of the death certificates, alternative cremation container, sales tax or newspaper charges. You will be able to see final cost prior to payment.

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Veteran's Benefits

If your loved one was in the military they may qualify for a burial with Military Funeral Honors or (MFH). This Veterans benefit includes an Honor Guard detail of not less than two Armed Services members at the burial or memorial, burial in a Government cemetery, and a grave marker.

  Social Security Benefits

Family members of the deceased may be entitled to receive Social Security benefits if the deceased worked long enough and had Social Security taken out of their paycheck...

How to Give a Eulogy

The eulogy or speech given at a memorial service or funeral does not have to follow any specific guide on how to write a eulogy, but it is helpful if you know where to start.


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Why Thayer, IL Cremation Services Are Your Best Choice

Thayer, IL cremation services have noticed that funeral expenses have been increasing considerably over these past few years, which has led more people to turn away from the choice of a burial for a funeral and making a selection from the available cremation services in Thayer, IL.<

When someone dies, it is a particularly difficult time for all the family and friends who were left behind as many decisions have to be made with various selections available to complete the funeral service.

For many people who associate funeral service as a religious ceremony, some Christians have expressed concern about making a cremation choice and they need to be sure that any cremation ceremony is particularly biblical, although most clergy are quite pleased to prepare a funeral service using Thayer, IL cremation services.

With the rising cost of funeral expenses today, many people are choosing a cremation instead of a burial.  Almost a quarter of funeral arrangements are being dealt with by cremation services in Thayer, IL. This is more that several states across the US, but not as many as some others. Nevertheless cremation services in Thayer, IL are increasing rapidly and over the next few years as many as 75% of people will be choosing this for their funeral service.

What Options are Available?

Some people can go through their entire life without needing to arrange a burial or talk to people who are involved with cremation services in Thayer, IL. For others, particularly from larger families, they may have been involved with a number of burials and cremations.

Where this is the first time that you have been involved with Thayer, IL cremation services, you may not be aware of all the service options that are available to you. You don't have to say yes to all of the alternatives, but knowing all of the selections that are accessible, will help you make the best choice.

A cremation is usually available at a lower cost from cremation services in Thayer, IL than that the corresponding burial arrangements. This may mean that there is more money available for the people who are arranging the cremation to look at the various options that are on offer.

You do not have to disrespect any of the traditional funeral services that you would automatically relate to a burial service, because when you are organizing a service with Thayer, IL cremation services any tributes or meaningful memorials can still be personalized so that you can dedicate to the life of the person who has passed on.

You can still arrange a private visit to see the deceased for the very last time before the service is conducted and this can be arranged whether you are going to be using an open or closed casket.

Particular choices of music that are directed to the deceased's favorite selections can be arranged by your cremation services in Thayer, IL. Whether you choose traditional hymns, classical music or a much loved memory from The Beatles or Michael Jackson, they will be welcome at the cremation chapel.

When you are organizing options with your Thayer, IL cremation services, you can choose to hold the ceremony in a religious location which may be the person's usual place of worship, or another special location, all of which can be aided by the participation of close family and friends.

One of the final options that you will get to choose is whether the remains are to be placed in an urn in a graveyard or a dedicated outdoor mausoleum, interned into a plot where the rest of the family have been buried or kept in an urn on a mantle at home.

Should You Scatter the Ashes?

The cremation services in Thayer, IL will be able to discuss your wishes about scattering the ashes and whether you choose a cemetery, or a particular place that was special for the person, is another of the options you can choose. One advantage of the person being cremated is that the ashes can be made into a diamond that can be kept and worn throughout the family line or you can choose to scatter the ashes at a particular favorite location which might be out at sea or a preferred sports field.

The majority of people will still choose a memorial service and while almost 50% of people would prefer their ashes to be scattered after their cremation services in Thayer, IL have been arranged, the other half still intend to keep the ashes in an urn which gives them the opportunity to make a decision after the healing process has begun and the bereavement time has moved on considerably.

The majority of religious people still prefer to have their ashes either scattered or buried in a cemetery.

What about Being Embalmed?

When you have agreed for Thayer, IL cremation services to carry out your arrangements, the body will be transported to a funeral home of your selection. Once all of the necessary paperwork has been completed and a copy of the death certificate is on file, the majority of cremations are carried out during the following 3 to 5 days. The body will always be cremated on the day of the committal.

A person that is going to be cremated using Thayer, IL cremation services does not have to be embalmed, but can be if close family or friends will require a last visit to the deceased.

There will be many difficult days ahead while you arrange the funeral service and as a close family member, you will be greatly assisted by Thayer, IL cremation services.